Takeover

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪˌkoʊvɜːr/

Takeover (noun)

  1. when one company buys enough shares to control another company.
  2. when a group or person gains control over an organization or country.

Examples

  • The company announced a takeover by a larger competitor.
  • Shareholders approved the takeover after lengthy discussions.

Common collocations: hostile takeover, friendly takeover, takeover bid, takeover target, military takeover

Synonyms of Takeover

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Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Takeover

  • giving up control
  • yielding authority